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Asian airlines placed orders, valued at more than $10 billion at list prices, for over 100 of a more fuel-efficient version of Airbus's A320 jet.

What's News— 2011

John Leahy , Airbus's chief salesmen, has attacked the CSeries program head on.

Bombardier Jet Strains to Take Off Caroline Van Hasselt 2011

Asian airlines ordered more than 100 of a higher-fuel-efficiency version of Airbus's A320 jet, putting pressure on Boeing to offer a rival.

What's News: Business & Finance 2011

Boeing has said it is talking with CFM, Pratt and Rolls-Royce Group PLC about the future of the plane, which could include a re-engine program similar to Airbus's or a brand new jet.

CFM: New Chinese Commercial Jet on Track for 2016 Peter Sanders 2011

Airbus's recently launched A320 Neo is a halfway house, offering airlines a familiar airframe but fitted with an updated engine to save fuel.

Bombardier Looks Like Flying Ace Liam Denning 2011

PARIS—Two Asian airlines said Thursday they placed orders for a total of more than 100 of a higher-fuel-efficiency version of Airbus's A320 jetliner, with combined sticker prices topping $10 billion.

Airbus Orders Pressure Boeing David Pearson 2011

Asian airlines placed orders, valued at more than $10 billion at list prices, for over 100 of a more fuel-efficient version of Airbus's A320 jet.

What's News— 2011

Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images Airbus's appearance at the industry's biggest annual event suffered a setback when its star superjumbo, the A380, shown here, clipped its right wing.

Scenes From the Paris Air Show 2011

John Leahy , Airbus's chief salesmen, has attacked the CSeries program head on.

Bombardier Jet Strains to Take Off Caroline Van Hasselt 2011

Above all, Airbus's launch of the Neo looks like a tacit admission that the CSeries is a viable challenger.

Bombardier Looks Like Flying Ace Liam Denning 2011